COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泉 is built
Traditional etymology note: Water 水 flowing from a spring 白
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How to Write 泉 (quán) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
spring (small stream)
quánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
quán
泉
spring (small stream)
Common words
pēn quán
喷泉
fountain
wēn quán
温泉
hot spring; spa; onsen
yuán quán
源泉
fountainhead; well-spring; water source; fig. origin
kuàng quán shuǐ
矿泉水
mineral water
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泉
Say “quán” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 泉
Common words and phrases
pēn quán
fountain
wēn quán
hot spring; spa; onsen
yuán quán
fountainhead; well-spring; water source; fig. origin
kuàng quán shuǐ
mineral water
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泉?
泉 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 泉 (quán) mean?
泉 (quán) means spring (small stream).
What is the radical of 泉?
The radical of 泉 is 水, associated with Not yet classified.